The most outlandish thing about a global pandemic is that as the world grinds to a halt, I'm still allowed, nay, encouraged even, to get takeout. It is actually my civic duty and suddenly I am this country's most upstanding citizen—a patriot, really. Plus, I can't cook! The only thing I can start from scratch is an argument. Here are the ins and outs of ordering takeout during quarantine, from an expert.
Independent eateries across the country are experiencing a massive downturn as takeout orders become their only source of revenue—but multi-million dollar company Uber Eats is experiencing a surge. The food delivery service saw a 10 percent increase in sales and 30 percent increase in their customer base just a few weeks into quarantine. We're all facing some serious financial upheaval under coronavirus—here's what you should know about it.
Uber Eats recently released a list of the cuisine most hankered for during quarantine in 35 states. As a lifelong takeout aficionado and Taurus, this garnered my rapt attention. Some of its findings were to be expected: French fries (or some variation) were the most frequently delivered food in nine states, and Pennsylvania's favorite order was a Philly cheesesteak. Others, not so much—residents of Iowa love their poké bowls and Rhode Islanders just want hotdogs, apparently. Very interesting findings indeed, especially when you stack them up against the most delicious food from every state.
Here's the most popular Uber Eats order by state in the month of March:
Arizona: French Fries
California: Chicken Tikka Masala
Colorado: Carne Asada Fries
Connecticut: Burrito Bowl
Florida: French Fries
Georgia: Pad Thai
Hawaii: BBQ Mixed Plate
Illinois: French Fries
Indiana: Waffle Fries
Iowa: Large Poké Bowl
Kentucky: Pad Thai
Louisiana: Chips and Queso
Maine: Cheese Pazzo Bread
Maryland: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
Massachusetts: Burrito
Michigan: Pad Thai
Minnesota: Garlic Naan
Missouri: Crab Rangoon
Montana: Enchiladas
Nevada: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
New Jersey: Chicken Sandwich
New York: Jerk Chicken
North Carolina: Nachos
Ohio: Notso Fries
Oklahoma: Spicy Tuna Roll
Oregon: Fried Chicken
Pennsylvania: Cheesesteak
Rhode Island: Hot Dog
South Carolina: French Fries
Tennessee: Pad Thai
Texas: Pad Thai
Utah: Carne Asada Fries
Virginia: French Fries
Washington: French Fries
Wisconsin: Crab Rangoon
The Most Popular Uber Eats Quarantine Orders by State, Source:https://www.rd.com/food/fun/most-popular-uber-eats-quarantine-orders-by-state/
